Torry Holt was snubbed again by the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, falling short of passage into Canton in his fourth year as a finalist on the modern-era ballot. As one of the elite wide receivers of his era, and as one of the leading men for the...
Tom Brady was drafted into the NFL in 2000, with Bill Clinton in the White House, winding down in his second term. The Twin Towers were still standing. The film “American Beauty” had just won five Academy Awards including the Oscar for Best Picture. Santana had the...
The XFL announced Monday the St. Louis franchise will keep the BattleHawks name and logo used during the ill-fated 2020 season, a Halloween treat for the Ka-Kaw faithful as welcome as a full-size candy bar. Head coach Anthony Becht celebrated the news in St. Louis,...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW I’ve been writing and talking about St. Louis sports since 1985. I’ve been privileged to witness many wonderful teams, performances and moments. It’s been a blast. I’m a lucky dude. The most memorable experiences include the Blues’ incredible run to...
Greetings! Welcome to the first installment of “Ask Bernie.” The initial response was terrific and I want to thank everyone for the emails and questions. Keep pumping them in by sending questions and comments to BernScoops@gmail.com Bernie, thanks for...
BERNIE BITS, THE SUPER BOWL EDITION Tales From The Crypt: * An opening cheap shot because I feel like having fun: I’m wondering how long it took Rams staffers to unseal the coffin and pull Stan Kroenke out of there and install the necessary robot circuitry in...
As most of you know by now, retired St. Louis Rams receiver Torry Holt came up short in the voting for the 2022 entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The news was disappointing but not surprising. I have a notes and thoughts: 1) We must begin with Dick Vermeil. He...
The results of the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame voting will be announced Thursday night. I’d very much love to be wrong about this, but I’m afraid the wait will continue for Torry Holt. As one of the leading stars and most prolific producers of the “Greatest Show On...
Isaac Bruce will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, and this makes me very happy. It fills me with joy. It makes me wanna Bob & Weave. How can I possibly sum up my feelings? I’ll go with this: I love Isaac Bruce. Love everything about...
